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Le livre Headway - Avancé - Unité 1

Vous trouverez ici le vocabulaire de l'unité 1 du manuel de cours Headway Advanced, tel que « tracer », « perplexe », « s'abstenir », etc.

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main
[Adjectif]

having the highest level of significance or central importance

principal

principal

Ex: main goal of the marketing campaign is to increase brand awareness and customer engagement .
chief
[Adjectif]

having the highest importance

principal

principal

Ex: In this project , chief objective is to develop sustainable solutions for environmental conservation .
characteristic
[Adjectif]

serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

caractéristique

caractéristique

Ex: The way she reacts to challenges is characteristic trait of her personality .
trait
[nom]

a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that forms part of someone's personality or identity

caractéristique, trait de personnalité

caractéristique, trait de personnalité

Ex: His sense of humor was trait that made him beloved by his friends .

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

preuves

preuves

Ex: Historical documents and artifacts serve as evidence for understanding past civilizations and events .
trace
[nom]

an indication or evidence of the former presence or existence of something

trace, indice

trace, indice

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

réussite

réussite

Ex: The team celebrated achievement together .
feat
[nom]

an impressive or remarkable achievement or accomplishment, often requiring great skill or strength

exploit, réalisation

exploit, réalisation

perplexing
[Adjectif]

causing confusion due to being complex or unclear

déconcertant, confus

déconcertant, confus

Ex: The scientist found the results of the experiment perplexing, as they didn’t match expectations.
puzzling
[Adjectif]

hard to understand or explain

déconcertant, enigmatique

déconcertant, enigmatique

Ex: Her puzzling look made me wonder what she was thinking.

an ancestor or a person from whom one is descended, typically from earlier generations

ancêtre, précurseur

ancêtre, précurseur

Ex: We honor forebears by maintaining the family customs .

a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents

ancêtre

ancêtre

Ex: They shared stories about ancestors, passing down family history to the younger generation .
desire
[nom]

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

envie

envie

Ex: The aroma of freshly baked cookies awakened a desire for something sweet in Mary .
urge
[nom]

a strong desire or impulse to do something

impulsion, envie

impulsion, envie

to thrive
[verbe]

to grow and develop exceptionally well

prospérer

prospérer

Ex: They thriving in their respective careers due to continuous learning .

to quickly grow in a successful way

prospérer, se développer

prospérer, se développer

Ex: The community flourished thanks to the dedication and hard work of its volunteers .
bond
[nom]

a relationship formed between people or groups based on mutual experiences, ideas, feelings, etc.

lien

lien

tie
[nom]

a bond or connection between people, organizations, etc.

affiliation

affiliation

to inhabit
[verbe]

to reside in a specific place

habiter, résider

habiter, résider

Ex: The desert is inhabited due to its harsh climate .
to live in
[verbe]

to reside at the place where one works or studies, usually in provided accommodation on the premises

loger sur place, vivre sur le lieu de travail

loger sur place, vivre sur le lieu de travail

a particular activity of a person or thing or their purpose

fonction

fonction

Ex: function of the liver is to detoxify chemicals and metabolize drugs .
cruise
[nom]

a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations

croisière

croisière

Ex: cruise director organized daily activities and events to keep passengers entertained during the transatlantic crossing .

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

insomnie

insomnie

Ex: Despite feeling exhausted , insomnia made it impossible for him to get a good night 's rest .
satchel
[nom]

a type of bag, often made of leather or canvas, with a strap that is worn over one shoulder and across the bo

sacoche, cartable

sacoche, cartable

Ex: The teacher carried satchel filled with grading papers and assignments .

a prearranged time for children to get together and play, typically with a parent or caregiver present

rendez-vous de jeu, date de jeu

rendez-vous de jeu, date de jeu

Ex: After school , they headed straight to playdate to enjoy some time together .

a social event where a person stays overnight at someone else's house, usually for fun

soirée pyjama, nuitée

soirée pyjama, nuitée

Ex: After sleepover, they all agreed to have one every month .

the condition of forgetting or being unable to recall past events or information, ranging from minor forgetfulness to more severe forms, such as dementia or amnesia

perte de mémoire, amnésie

perte de mémoire, amnésie

Ex: Over time , memory loss became more noticeable , affecting his daily life .
nappy
[nom]

an absorbent garment worn by infants and young children to contain and absorb urine and feces

couche, langette

couche, langette

Ex: I packed nappies for the trip to make sure the baby stays dry .
to crawl
[verbe]

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

marcher à quatre pattes, ramper

marcher à quatre pattes, ramper

Ex: The cat stalked its prey and then began crawl silently through the grass .

to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life

se fixer, se stabiliser

se fixer, se stabiliser

Ex: She plans to settle down in the countryside after retiring.

to skip school or work without permission or without a valid reason

Ex: The students decided to play truant and go to the park instead of attending their afternoon classes.
infant
[nom]

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

nourrisson, bébé

nourrisson, bébé

Ex: Infant mortality rates have decreased significantly over the years due to advancements in medical technology and prenatal care.

a boy who is attending school, especially in primary or secondary education

écolier, lycéen

écolier, lycéen

Ex: His favorite activity as schoolboy was playing soccer after school with his classmates .
lover
[nom]

one of the partners in a romantic or sexual relationship, without being married to each other

amant

amant

Ex: She could n't bear the thought of lover being away for long and eagerly awaited their next reunion .
soldier
[nom]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

soldat

soldat

Ex: soldier polished his boots until they shone .
justice
[nom]

the principle of moral or legal righteousness, equity, and impartiality

justice, droiture

justice, droiture

the behavior of being immature, overly playful, or exhibiting traits typically associated with children

l'immaturité, la puérilité

l'immaturité, la puérilité

Ex: The movie ’s humor was based on childishness of the main character 's adventures .
stage
[nom]

one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into

étape, stade

étape, stade

Ex: The play 's stage is crucial for perfecting the performance .
to graze
[verbe]

to cause injury to the surface of one's skin by rubbing it against something rough

écorcher, érafler, égratigner

écorcher, érafler, égratigner

Ex: The grazed her face as she walked through the dense woods .

an official contract or arrangement by which a bank gives money to someone as a loan to buy a house and the person agrees to repay the loan over a specified period, usually with interest

emprunt immobilier

emprunt immobilier

Ex: Failure to mortgage payments on time can lead to foreclosure , where the lender repossesses the property .
buggy
[nom]

a light, horse-drawn carriage with four wheels, typically used for leisurely rides

voiturette, char à bancs

voiturette, char à bancs

Ex: The farmer used buggy to transport goods to the market .
date
[nom]

a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future

rendez-vous

rendez-vous

Ex: She spent hours getting ready for date, hoping to make a good impression .
to promote
[verbe]

to move to a higher position or rank

promouvoir

promouvoir

Ex: After the successful project , he promoted to vice president .
sensible
[Adjectif]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

sensé, judicieux

sensé, judicieux

Ex: sensible, she avoided risky investments .
glasses
[nom]

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

lunettes

lunettes

Ex: glasses make him look more sophisticated and professional .

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

faire du sport, faire de l'exercice

faire du sport, faire de l'exercice

Ex: worked out for an hour yesterday after work .
ache
[nom]

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

douleur, mal

douleur, mal

Ex: She woke up with a ache in her neck .
pain
[nom]

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

douleur

douleur

Ex: pain from his sunburn made it hard to sleep .

to fill in a black and white outline or picture with colors using crayons, markers, or other coloring materials

colorier, remplir de couleurs

colorier, remplir de couleurs

Ex: Can color in the missing details in the report before you submit it ?
lie-in
[nom]

a period of time spent resting or sleeping in bed beyond one's usual waking time, often done for the purpose of getting additional rest or relaxation

grasse matinée, litière

grasse matinée, litière

Ex: Holidays are the best time for a lie-in without feeling guilty .
divorced
[Adjectif]

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

divorcé

divorcé

Ex: The divorced man sought therapy to help him cope with the emotional aftermath of the separation.
tantrum
[nom]

an emotional outburst, usually associated with anger or frustration, that involves screaming, crying, kicking, and sometimes even physical aggression

crise, caprice

crise, caprice

Ex: The studenttantrum disrupted the entire classroom .

a round stove with a bulging middle that burns wood to heat a room

poêle à bois, poêle bulbeux

poêle à bois, poêle bulbeux

Ex: potbelly crackled as the wood inside burned .
bald
[Adjectif]

having little or no hair on the head

chauve

chauve

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and bald head , which suited him well .
to swot
[verbe]

to study hard and quickly, especially before an exam

réviser, bûcher

réviser, bûcher

Ex: He is known swot right up until the last minute before exams .

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

sorties en boîte

sorties en boîte

Ex: We went clubbing until the early morning, dancing to the latest hits.
to teeter
[verbe]

to stand or move in an unsteady or unstable manner, as if about to lose balance or topple over

osciller, tituber

osciller, tituber

Ex: teeters on the edge of the platform every time she gets close to it .

to rest or sleep for a short period of time during the day

Ex: When the baby finally fell asleep , took a nap to catch up on some much-needed rest .
to watch
[verbe]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

regarder, observer

regarder, observer

Ex: I watch the game tomorrow with my friends .

to have an excessive or exaggerated opinion of one's own abilities, attractiveness, importance, or value

Ex: The actor, who fancied himself the next big star, struggled to get roles.

to speak negatively or critically about oneself

Ex: He realized he needed to stop putting himself down if he wanted to move forward in life.

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

s’occuper de

s’occuper de

Ex: The looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .

to rely on no one in making decisions or forming opinions

penser par soi-même, réfléchir par soi-même

penser par soi-même, réfléchir par soi-même

Ex: They encouraged the students think for themselves and question what they were taught .

to consider something while deciding what to do

penser à, prendre en compte

penser à, prendre en compte

Ex: thought of his budget constraints before deciding on the vacation destination .

to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance

Ex: I think youflattering yourself if you believe they ’re all talking about you .

to feel regret or disappointment in oneself for a past mistake or missed opportunity

Ex: I could have asked for help , but I didn’t — now I kick myself for not doing it .
gray
[Adjectif]

(of a person) having gray hair as a sign of aging

gris

gris

Ex: gray, fatherly figure shared stories of the past , his hair and demeanor embodying a lifetime of wisdom .
to please
[verbe]

to do what one wants or desires, without worrying about the opinions or desires of others

contenter, faire plaisir à soi-même

contenter, faire plaisir à soi-même

Ex: Don't worry about what others think; just please yourself when making decisions about your career.
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